ETSIM Philippines-Bacolod Newsletter

Dear Friends and Partners,

Greetings in Christ!

Thank you for your prayers and support. We are grateful for God's faithfulness as we continue equipping believers and advancing the Gospel. We hope these ministry updates, testimonies, and prayer requests encourage you.

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MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship Service

Our Worship Team held a one-day retreat entitled “IGNITE,” aimed at bringing renewal and revival to our worshipers who have grown weary from the demands of ministry, school, and daily responsibilities. Through worship, prayer, and fellowship, hearts were refreshed, commitments were renewed, and a deeper hunger to serve God was rekindled. The retreat reminded our team that worship is not just ministry, but a life fully devoted to God.

Preaching and Teaching’

God continues to give messages that awaken hearts and stir conviction. One message preached, “Lose Moab, Gain Jerusalem,” brought a strong impact, challenging believers to fully surrender their old life and past struggles, and wholeheartedly embrace their new life in Jesus Christ.

Outreach Ministry

We continue to pray for more open doors in Celine for feeding and Bible study programs. Through our outreaches, more people are now attending church, and we believe God will work miracles in the lives of those we are reaching as we prepare to establish new Bible studies.

Youth and Children’s Ministry

We celebrated our first-ever Baccalaureate Sunday, honoring and recognizing children and youth who graduated from their respective levels. It was a meaningful time of encouragement and thanksgiving as students were acknowledged for their hard work and achievements. We saw how both the children and their parents were blessed by this special recognition, reminding everyone that education, growth, and faith can go hand in hand. We pray this will inspire more young people to pursue excellence while continuing to grow in the Lord.

Discipleship

Several discipleship activities continue to move forward, including one-on-one discipleship and counseling. We are encouraged to see leaders growing through weekly leadership training and becoming more equipped to disciple their own flock. We continue to pray that God will raise up more godly, effective, and faithful leaders for His kingdom.

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TESTIMONY

God is opening a new door for Bible study, just as we have prayed. Recently, new converts in Talisay invited us to conduct Bible studies every Saturday through Sister Beth, who is also a worker and their relative. We see God faithfully answering prayers and making a way for His Word to spread.

We are praying that the Lord will continue to enlighten their hearts and draw them closer to Him as they grow in faith.

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PRAYER REQUESTS

• Pray for continued revival and renewed strength for our Worship Team, that their hearts will remain on fire for God.

• Pray that God will continue to give powerful and convicting messages through preaching and teaching.

• Pray for open doors and provision for our outreach ministry in Celine, especially for feeding and Bible study programs.

• Pray for the students in the School of Yada, that they will continue to grow and persevere in their calling.

• Pray for the Youth and Children’s Ministry, that the seeds planted in Baccalaureate Sunday will bear lasting fruit

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CLOSING NOTE

We give all glory to God for His continued faithfulness in our ministry this month. We remain grateful for every life touched, every heart renewed, and every opportunity to serve. May we continue to walk in obedience, passion, and unity as we advance God’s kingdom.

In Christ,

ETSIM Philippines – Bacolod City